Past Events

Join a Forest Bathing walk at the University of Guelph Arboretum to revive your senses and restore inner calm. Weather appropriate footwear is advised. The walk will proceed in rain but not thunder. Registration is limited to 18 participants. Please ensure that you can meet up at the Arboretum Kiosk at the U of G Campus pedestrian entrance at 11:55 am for a 12:00 pm start.  Register through Qualtrics! 

Today’s life is fast-paced and leaves little time to relax and decompress. Greater pressure is being put on all of us to do more. The result is that many of us have lost the ability to sit still and simply be with ourselves. This session will explore personal stress triggers and review some practical, easy techniques to make brief relaxation moments a natural part of everyday life. Register now! Facilitated by: Homewood Health 

This summer, learn about honey bees and support the future of honey bee health! The University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre is a leader in apiculture, research, and education. Honey bees play a key role in agricultural productivity and ecosystem sustainability by providing pollination services to crops and wild plants. Our mandate is to help honey bees continue this vital work.

The Wellness@Work Grant Program encourages faculty and staff across all campuses and research stations at the University of Guelph to help promote wellness in their workplace through the implementation of a tailored health‐promoting program, approach or idea in their workplace. Further information on the Grant Program, along with important dates, can be found on the Wellness@Work Grant Program webpage. 

Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment is available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you! Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and / or a fitness class, to use at their convenience!

Yoga for Mental Health. Yoga for All. Make Yoga Part of Your Life.

Join this short mindful moment to kick start your Monday morning and your week. Join to sit back, relax and follow along to the guided script to start your day in a positive way. All levels of experience are welcome! This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on summertime blooming.  Register now! 

Drowning is the third-leading cause of accidental death for adults in Canada. Come learn from our Aquatics team the basics of water safety and get an introductory swim lesson. This is aimed at non-swimmers who have a fear of water or no knowledge of water or swim skills, as well as swimmers who want to improve their skills. Please remember to bring your swim gear, towel, and a locker lock to secure your belongings. Locks are also available for rent from Client Services.

Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment is available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you! Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and / or a fitness class, to use at their convenience!

It is a part of the universal human experience to struggle in different seasons of life, whether this is mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. A community like the workplace can be a wonderful source of collective understanding, care, and support; a place that reminds us we are not alone. Join us, as we wrap up Be Well, Be Safe Week, for this creative workshop where we will explore the power of gathering together as individuals to acknowledge the collective mental health experience and lean into collective strength.